Best Time to Visit Himachal Pradesh

The climate conditions stay pleasant all year long in Himachal Pradesh, except some towns which face extreme weather condition. But the state receives maximum tourists and travelers during summers. This is not just a vacation period for the Indians, but its pleasant weather surely proves to be a savior from melting heat of the neighboring states.

Seasons

Months

Temperature

Summers

March to June

22°C - 37°C

Monsoon

July to Sep

15°C - 28°C

Winter

Oct to Feb

0°C - 15°C

Where to Visit in Himachal Pradesh & When

Himachal Pradesh in Summers : From March till June

Summers is considered the best time to visit Himachal Pradesh. which starts from the month of March and ends in June. This time is perfect for you especially if you are living in the places with scorching summer. Here, summer is pleasant and welcoming. Travelers indulge in trekking, paragliding, camping, hot air ballooning and water sports during this time. Best places to visit in Himachal Pradesh during summers are Shimla , KulluManali, Dalhousie, Dharamsala, Khajjar and a lot others. The temperature in summer ranges from 22° Celsius (71° F) to 37° Celsius (98° F).

Himachal Pradesh in Monsoon : From July till Sep

With the start of July comes along monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh. This brings refreshing greenery and enchanting breeze in its valleys. It is suggested to avoid some areas in Himachal Pradesh, which are prone to landslides during monsoon.

Himachal Pradesh in Winters : From October till Feb

Winters are a perfect season for honeymoon couples and adventure enthusiasts. There is a huge amount of travelers who visit Himachal to enjoy adventure activities like Heli-skiing, ice-skiing etc on the white beds of snow which have an average height of 3000 meters. The temperature during winter in Himachal Pradesh ranges from 0° Celsius to 15 °Celsius (59° F). Make sure that you visit Rohtang Pass, Keylong, Manali, Narkanda, Kufri and Shimla during the season of shivers.